Osprey Savu Lumbar Hydration Pack (2020 Model)

Pack really doesn’t have much room compared to others I have had. The two side compartments are nice but also quite small. Secondly, full water bottles can slide past the singe supporting strap underneath. Looks as though what might help is a cross strap. The placement of the single strap seemed too far to one side and too narrow for the job. I understand there are some flimsy sort of elastic straps to hold the bottles from the top, but they won’t last long. I understand that every fanny pack is a design compromise. We want something that will carry even two full water bottles without them flopping around. Then there is the desire for room to carry phone, keys, wallet, snacks and a few other things. Anyway I have read some of the other reviews and am wondering if we are talking about the same pack. I did get the Mountainsmith Tour 9L lumbar pack. It held up well on a five hour hike. It carried a lot of stuff including two full water bottles. No they did not flop around. Yes it is a big and maybe even kind of ugly pack. I gave it away to someone else who loves it. It am giving up on fanny packs and sticking with my Osprey Dalite pack since it carries so much more than any fanny back and does it better. Everyone is different I suppose.

The quality is awesome but the section for water bottles need improvement. Too much space on the bottom of the holder which allows the item to slip off. Difficult to secure properly!

This is more like a hiking expedition fanny pack. It is humongous. It has lots of storage space for hydration as well as snacks, first aid gear, and other knick nacks.

Ive used Osprey backpacks for mountain biking for years and bought this pack based on my previous positive experiences with the company. Unfortunately, after one ride, Ive returned it. The two main issues are the water bottle holders. First of all, the lone strap underneath the bottle to keep it from sliding out the bottom is stitched off to the side, not directly under the middle of the bottle. The bottles will stay in place while the pack is on due to compression, but while youre attaching the pack to your waist, its hard to keep them from sliding out. This leads to issue #2 - There is no possible way to put the bottles back into the pack without taking it off your waist. Seriously Osprey?? The sleeves are behind your back and are very tight/compressed while the pack is attached to your waist. While I thought it may be difficult to put them back while riding, I sadly found out you cant even do it while stopped. A truly poor design; please spend your money on a pack thats better designed.

I liked the fact that it could hold 2 water bottles and keep the weight off of my back. On my first ride the straps continually needed to be tightened and then, on a decent, came completely off. The clips that close the belt came unclipped and everything hit the trail. Very disappointed in the product!

Its really nice to see a company take pride in what they do, putting customer first. Truly out standing. Well worth the price!

Use this for downhill skiing to carry ID, snacks, and water. Works perfect!!

I was a long time backpack wearer for mountain biking, they never really bothered me, but I decided to see what all the hip pack hype was about and try one. This thing is amazing! I was worried about it sliding down or feeling too tight around my waist, but none of that happened. I didnt notice it at all while riding, and I felt so much more free while riding. The lack of straps on your shoulders is well worth it along, not to mention the lower center of gravity. It holds plenty for a few hours of riding. I was able to get bottles in and out easily without stopping, but only on mellow terrain. A bit more organization pockets in the main storage pocket would be nice, but its fine as is. For only $40 this is an absolute steal and by far the best value on the market.

This lumbar pack was designed for biking, but I use it exclusively for trail running, and it works great for me. The belt tightens around your waste comfortably, and can be adjusted to be just tight enough to keep it from bouncing during my runs while still being comfortable. I mostly use this pack when I plan to run a trail out (usually 3-6 miles) and then walk back to my car. I keep a pair of binoculars, a compact camera, some extra batteries, and a lens cloth in the main compartment. I put my phone in the top compartment while running, so I can listen to bluetooth speakers while running. I store my sunglasses in the same top compartment when I return to my car. I put my car keys in one of the belt pockets (and my mask - as I write this were going through the pandemic). In the other belt pocket I put a snack (trail mix/energy bar). It has enough room for everything I want in a trail run / hike without extra space that would just add weight and bulk to my run. The pack has two pockets for storing water bottles. I only ever use one. I have an Osprey water bottle from another lumber pack, and that fits perfectly, but any number of bottles will fit just fine. The pocket compresses flat when not in use, so its not in your way if you dont need to carry water. When using the water bottle pocket, you need to snap two parts of a sleeve together to hold the water bottle in place above another strap that keeps the bottle from falling through. If you dont do this, your bottle will almost certainly fall through the sleeve, but using the sleeve properly Ive not had this happen to me. Theres another elastic drawstring that wraps around the top of your bottle to help hold it in place. A few reviews have mentioned having water bottles fall through the water bottle pocket. I strongly suspect that this is because they didnt snap the two parts of the sleeve together and use the elastic drawstring. The AirScape backpanel is designed to produce some ventilation and keep you from sweating too much while biking/running. Im sure it helps, but I live in Florida. Its hot. I sweat. Nothing is going to stop that. But its just the right size for my needs, and it is comfortable. For street running when I plan to run a loop and back to my car, I dont need this much room. I use the Osprey Duro Solo, which holds my keys, my phone, and a single water bottle with room for nothing more. If you need to carry more (like a jacket), you might consider the Oprey Talon 6, though that size is overkill for me. Overall, this pack is perfect for what I need to do, and I couldnt recommend it more highly.

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